Malli wrote:we tried the water tactic when Oscar was little and he eventually started drinking it, I think it was one of the biggest f-u's I've ever seen from him, though kind of funny

Its great that we have a few tecniques here, as it shows different tools for different dogs

Good point...I always think it's important to find what works for your particular dog...I'm a big fan of "options," which is why I love this board...you get a lot of good advice, and you get a chance to figure out what works for you....